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Collapse Issue 467 - 08 Apr 2019Issue 467 - 08 Apr 2019
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Development action groups to consider joining forces
Mehrtens questions generator pollution at Woy Woy tip
Palm Beach ferry runs aground
Technical failure blamed for ferry grounding
Nursing home approved for sensitive bushland
ACF branch to raise Hillview St objections with Ministers
Celebrating 100 years
Approval to strata subdivide Atlantis building
Chamber calls for 'swift action' on local planning panels
CCTV cameras installed at Umina
Anzac Day services around the Peninsula
Veterans' families to receive commemorate crosses
Environment network to screen seismic testing film
Labor promises second Ettalong foreshore project
Money raised to restore community garden
Almost a tonne of waste taken from Empire Bay waters
Feedback wanted on water price drop
Charity run to include new event
Bays group holds annual meeting
Easter book fair held for 43rd time
Events planned for Youth Week
Free school holiday activities
Free activities for families with young children
Kids' market will have Easter theme
Volunteers receive community service awards
Pride of workmanship awards have been presented
Rotary to develop better communication strategies
Ulysses motorcycle club looks for new members
CWA members take out competition awards
CWA vegan scones in demand at festival
Trees planted at CWA hall
Men's Shed to hold garage sale
Dinghy retrieved from channel
Garage sale for Sydney eye hospital
Produce swap at community garden
Easter hat parade
Elders speak on Harmony Day
Suicide awareness program to run at community centre
Charity lunch for disabled surfers' association
Pre-school children visit retirement village
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Ettalong commercial zone should have three-storey limit
We need to address State planning laws
Time for exhaustive consultation again
Controls are designed to prevent the worst development
Seriously reckless behaviour in school traffic
Consider an independent
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Creating a 'warmer softer environment'
Cancer diagnosis was at once a relief and devastating
New plastic surgeon at hospital
Knitting blankets for charity
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Author to speak at art exhibition launch
New gallery has launched
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Text messages used to chase parents of absentees
Musicians and singers perform under the stars
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Photography students make pin-hole camera
Grant for a new garden
Selling cakes on election day
Chinese folk dancers for Harmony Day
Students learn history from Grandpa Fred
Hall redevelopment
Learning about native wildlife
Parents' group seeks volunteers
Keep sick children at home, principal asks
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Jemma Smith named for three international events
Southern Spirit juniors finish an undefeated season
Ettalong junior part of winning Central Coast bowls side
Umina juniors contest grand final
Bowlers celebrate work of their patron
All swimmers competed in finals
Rugby league players selected for schoolboy teams
Stridsman trains in Colorado Springs
Jemma Smith featured in national campaign
Ettalong competes in summer league
Ettalong women's major singles final

CWA vegan scones in demand at festival

Vegan scones made by the Woy Woy branch of the Country Women's Association were in demand at the Alive Plant Based Festival which took place in Gosford on March 30.

The association created the vegan scone to match the festival's ethos of promoting plant-based alternative food and products created by local makers from across the region.

"We'd like to say a huge thanks to everyone who supported us at Alive Plant-Based Festival.

"We were absolutely astounded by the love and support we received from the vegan community.

"By 1pm, we were sold out of scones and couldn't be more grateful," said branch president Ms Jane Bowtell.

The branch also produced handmade craft and household items made from recycled materials.

"As a branch, we are always looking at ways to reduce our waste," Ms Bowtell said.

"Among our endeavours are our handmade reusable produce bags, reusable dishcloths and crocheted string bags.

"The produce bags are all made from recycled curtains and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

"They are a perfect alternative to the plastic ones at the supermarket and can even double as washing bags for your delicates.

"The dishcloths are hand-knitted by our members from strong cotton and will last wash after wash.

"The string bags are hand-crocheted from cotton by our very talented member Dinah.

"They are perfect for the beach, markets, festivals or just everyday use," Ms Bowtell said.

Other repurposed and reusable items branch members created for the festival included a range of pincushions and "kitchen chickens", a plant-based pest repellent created to keep household pests out of food storage areas.

According to Ms Bowtell, the members enjoyed the experience so much that the branch will be returning to the festival for a second time in September.

"We will be back in September, bigger and better than ever," Ms Bowtell said.





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